Research & Collaboration Opportunities in China

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) are offering a valuable opportunity for researchers and professionals through the CAS-ANSO Fellowship Program 2025. This initiative supports short-term visits and research stays at CAS institutions in China, with the aim of strengthening scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange across Belt and Road countries and beyond.

As an ANSO member, Xjenza Malta is disseminating this opportunity.

Fellowship Categories & Eligibility

The programme is open to applicants not based in mainland China, and offers three different categories based on professional level and background:

Category I – ANSO Partner Fellowship

• Who can apply: Senior researchers and management staff from scientific and educational institutions. Priority is given to applicants from ANSO member countries.
• Duration: 1–2 weeks
• Support: RMB 10,000/week (pre-tax) + one-time round-trip travel subsidy

Category II – ANSO Visiting Scientist Fellowship

• Who can apply: Assistant professors (including postdocs), associate professors, professors, or professionals at a comparable level.
• Duration: 1–6 months
• Support:
  • RMB 15,000/month (pre-tax) for assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals at a comparable level
  • RMB 25,000/month (pre-tax) for associate professors or professionals at a comparable level
  • RMB 35,000/month (pre-tax) for full professors or professionals at a comparable level
    (All categories include one round-trip travel subsidy)

Category III – CAS-ANSO Alumni Fellowship

• Who can apply: Graduates of the CAS-TWAS, CAS “Belt and Road” Master’s, or CAS-ANSO Scholarship programs, now working in science and technology fields within Belt and Road regions.
• Duration: 1–2 weeks
• Support: RMB 10,000/week (pre-tax) + round-trip travel subsidy

Application Details

• All materials must be submitted by 24 April 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
• Activities funded under this Fellowship must be completed by 31 December 2026.
• Applicants must not simultaneously apply for both the CAS PIFI Program and CAS-ANSO.
• Applicants may only apply for one category of the CAS-ANSO Fellowship per application cycle.
• Applicants who have received sponsorship through the CAS PIFI Program in 2023, 2024, or 2025 are not eligible for CAS-ANSO Fellowship funding.

Visit the below link to download the application form and read further.

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